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March 8, 2010
No Misunderstanding In London's Preferred
Bigmizndrstnding scored the first victory of his 2010 campaign in
today's $13,500 Preferred Pace at Western Fair Raceway.
Mike Sumner put the five-year-old son of No Pan Intended on the front
from the start and never looked back to win in 1:57.3. Oakley Seelster,
the winner in this class last week, sat second most of the race and came
within a nose of the winner but had to be content with second. Pacific
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March 8, 2010
Western Fair named Top 100 Event!
The Western Fair is thrilled to be named one of the ‘TOP 100’ events in Ontario for 2010!
Winners were announced over the weekend at the Festival and Events Ontario (FEO) Convention in Ottawa. FEO recognizes excellence in the province’s festival and community event industry. The Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario designation is presented to a select few of more than 2,000 that occur annually within the province.
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March 3, 2010
Abbey Road C To The Fair
One of Canada's most popular and durable trotters
will make a rare appearance at Western Fair Raceway in next Monday's
Preferred Trot.
Abbey Road C will leave from post eight in the third race on Monday, the
$13,500 co-feature. The winner of over $2 million will have his trainer
Keith Jones in the bike as usual. In a remarkable career that has seen
the now 11 year-old gelding make 256 starts, Jones has been in the bike
for each and every one as his driver. |
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March 2, 2010
Revitalized Farm Show just got bigger and better!
Welcome to the 72nd edition of the Annual Western Fair Farm Show. This year’s show promises to be one of the biggest and best in the history of this agricultural event. Expanding to more than 204,000 square feet of exhibition space, as the event takes over the state-of-the-art Agriplex facility, visitors can expect to see hundreds of products and services, talk to numerous leading industry experts and take advantage of live product demonstrations and hands-on equipment displays. Imagine test-driving, on site, at the Farm Show!
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March 1, 2010
Lady Latte Keeps Winning
LONDON, Ontario . . . With her victory in today's Mares Preferred Pace
at Western Fair Raceway, the striking Lady Latte is now tied for the
most wins by a Standardbred in North America so far in 2010. Today's
effort gives the four-year-old seven wins to date this year, which ties
her with the nine-year-old gelding Winbak Hotshot. |
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February 24, 2010
Middlesex County Agricultural Hall of Fame
Inductees Announced
The 2010 annual meeting and induction ceremony for the Middlesex County Agricultural Hall of Fame will be held during the Western Fair’s Farm Show. It will take place on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Special Events Building.
This year’s inductees are Dr. Charles Zavitz, Robert “Bob” A. Prestage and John Strybosch. |
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February 23, 2010
Western Fair's 2009 Award Winners
A capacity crowd was on hand this evening at Western Fair Raceway for the 32nd annual awards banquet at the London, Ontario racetrack.
The Wall Tyme Award, given annually by Dave Wall’s stable for outstanding service to the industry, was presented to long time horse people Mary and Richard Carroll in recognition of their contributions to the sport. |
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February 12, 2010
Canada’s Youngest Harness Horse Owner
Tonight at Western Fair Raceway Canada’s youngest harness horse owner, the grandson of one of Ontario’s top horsemen Ross Battin, will see his horse Lady Jefferson race.
One can forgive Carter Wright if he doesn’t quite appreciate the significance of the event given that he is just five months old. |
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February 10, 2010
SPRING MEANS GREEN AND GREEN MEANS GOLF!
To honour the upcoming season of green, which can’t come soon enough, the Western Fair Entertainment Centre is pleased to bring Londoners the 15th annual London Golf & Travel Show (February 20 & 21).
Many can’t wait for green grass and golf to return to the beautiful courses in and around south-western Ontario, some of which will be represented at this year’s event. A number of fresh, new, and favourite, elements are back; including a manufacturer’s driving range, hole-in-one and longest drive contest, golf simulator, virtual golf, Kids Zone, demonstrations, plus the 19th Hole, a modified, licensed ‘golf cart’ where you can sip and survey the crowd and never leave the show floor. |
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February 9, 2010
Western Fair & OHHA Reach Contract Agreement
“We are pleased to have finalized an agreement with OHHA for the 2010 racing season,” said Western Fair Association’s Chief Executive Officer Hugh Mitchell. “Now we can focus on tackling together some of the key issues facing racing today.” |
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January 29, 2010
Five Wins & Five Million For Whelan
A five win haul at Western Fair Raceway on Thursday vaulted Michael Whelan on top of the drivers’ leader board at the London, Ontario track and put him over the $5 million mark in career earnings. |
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January 26, 2010
All Systems Go At Western Fair
After being forced to cancel yesterday’s card of racing due to unseasonable weather conditions, Western Fair Raceway’s card for today will go postward as scheduled. |
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January 21, 2010
Ken Taylor Passes
Ken Taylor, husband of Joyce Taylor, who has worked at Western Fair Raceway for many years in the race office and as the Standardbred Canada field representative, passed away this past Tuesday. He was 74. |
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January 18, 2010
Western Fair To Host Grassroots Championships
Western Fair Raceway will host this year’s Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Championships for the first time since the popular year-end showcase event was introduced. |
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January 12, 2010
McRae Honoured At Western Fair Association
Gary McRae, who capably guided Western Fair Association for many years, most recently as Chief Executive Officer, was honoured with a retirement party at the London, Ontario facility last weekend. A capacity crowd packed into the Carousel Room to pay tribute to the man who led the association through an era of tremendous change and growth. |
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January 7, 2010
First Thursday Card Today At Western Fair
The 2010 racing season at Western Fair adds live racing on Thursday afternoons to the mix from January to April with the first of those cards going postward today at 3:35 p.m. |
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January 6, 2010
Spotlight On Haskell
In an interview with Western Fair’s Pete Kyte prior to the races on Tuesday afternoon, Haskell noted that he intends to remain with the small, manageable number. “It’s by design, we do everything ourselves and we like to keep it small and that number is going to stay at eight,” he explained. |
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January 4, 2010
5th Annual London Wine and Food Show
Try a taste of your favourite wine, than side-step over to a mouth-watering appetizer. One aisle over, sample an entrée from one of the City’s much-loved restaurants, two steps away, sip a new spirit or beer. Then it’s time to track down a delectable dessert over by the Food Network stage and maybe just one more morsel near the Dairy Farmers of Canada booth. Now you wonder, what can be found in the Tasting Seminar Rooms.....you should make a point of getting there before they’re full.
Once you have made the rounds, start hunting the aisles all over again for a new found palatable pleasure, at London’s Wine and Food Show.
On Friday, January 15 to Sunday, January 17, 2010 Western Fair Entertainment Centre, organizer of the 5th Annual London Wine and Food Show, will treat patrons to an exciting wine and dine sampling experience. |
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January 4, 2010
2010 Seasons Begins Today At Western Fair
Doug McNair, who concluded 2009 as the top driver by wins at Western Fair, has nine drives on the program to begin adding to his 2010 numbers. He concluded last year with a total of 223 victories at Western Fair, 42 ahead of Brad Forward who topped his young rival in the money won category however with $1,366,585 earned at the London track versus McNair’s $1,279,004. |
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December 22, 2009
Great Boxing Day Card At Western Fair
Anyone looking for a racing fix after Christmas will find their fill at Western Fair on Boxing Day as the track presents a great card with 16 races in addition to a giveaway and fun for the entire family. |
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December 17, 2009
Boxing Day Highlights &
Schedule Notes For Western Fair
Western Fair will be hosting live racing on Boxing Day and offering their race fans in attendance a Christmas gift in the form of an “I love Canadian harness racing at Western Fair Raceway” t-shirt. |
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December 11, 2009
Walking in a Winter FUNderland
The Western Fair Association takes pride in creating unique fun for the whole family. That is exactly what we will do at the NEW Winter FUNderland experience taking place Monday, December 28th to Thursday, December 31st New Year’s Eve day. The event will run daily in the Western Fair AGRIPLEX from 11am – 9pm, with a must see count-down for kids on the last day. |
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December 11, 2009
Western Fair Receives International Recognition
The Western Fair has received three, International Association of Fairs & Exhibitions (IAFE), Hall of Honour Communications - Awards of Excellence.
The Association’s signature event, the annual Western Fair, won first-place honours in the following categories: Outstanding Website, Outstanding Printed Promotional Brochure/Flyer and Outstanding Radio Communications. There are a total of 15 Communication Award categories, each divided into 5 divisions by attendance. Western Fair qualifies under Fairs with 101,000 to 250,000 in attendance. These awards are shared with Imantis Advertising Group, a London advertising agency who worked with Western Fair on this year’s advertising campaign. |
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December 09, 2009
Join The Christmas Drive At Western Fair
Western Fair Raceway would like to encourage patrons and participants to join in their third annual toy drive to help the Salvation Army’s efforts to provide toys for deserving children in the London area.
Driver Brad Forward kick started the effort, as he donated all of his earnings from Western Fair’s card on Monday, an amount which was matched by the track, for a total of more than $1,100. Trainer Scott McNiven and his wife Kim are doing their part as well, as they have requested attendees to their annual Christmas party next week to bring a donation for the toy drive. |
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December 03, 2009
Forward & McNair In Western Fair Battle
With less than a month remaining in 2009, the drivers’ title at Western Fair Raceway is between a two-time champion and a youngster just starting his career.
At 19 years old Doug McNair is enjoying his first full year in his chosen profession as a harness driver and currently sits first on the Western Fair drivers’ standings, 14 wins ahead of Brad Forward. Statistics aren’t kept on such things, but if McNair maintains that position he could easily become the first driver to ever be his track’s leading driver in his first year of competition. |
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November 13, 2009
London in Jamieson’s Loop
When leading driver Jody Jamieson was first starting out as a harness driver, he plied his trade regularly at Western Fair Raceway in London so it’s only fitting that he should include the London, Ontario track in his quest to break the record for number of wins by a driver at Canadian racetracks in one year.
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November 6, 2009
Middlesex Madness Ends Saturday
The three weeks of Middlesex Series action at Western Fair Raceway concludes tomorrow evening with four competitive finals featured as part of the track’s richest night of racing during their ongoing fall meet.
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November 3, 2009
Super Saturday Card Set For Western Fair
The richest program during Western Fair Raceway’s fall meet, with $488,600 in total purses, will be contested this Saturday night featuring two $130,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold finals as well as the four finals for the Middlesex Series.
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October 29, 2009
Western Fair Association announces AGM elections results
At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Western Fair Association, elections took place and the Association is happy to announce our newly elected officers and confirmed members within the following governing bodies.
Board of Governors
Alan Marr: Chair Board of Governors
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October 29, 2009
Emmylou Who Among Gold Contenders
A daughter of Ken Warkentin, Emmylou Who comes into Saturday’s contest riding a two race winning streak which includes a nine length 1:57.4 track record performance at Georgian Downs on October 10.
“She looked really good when she set the track record,” noted Anne Shunock recently. “Hopefully she’ll make the final and have enough points to make it to the Super Final.”
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October 16, 2009
Doug Meet Bethann
At just 19 years old, Doug McNair is one of Canada’s up and coming harness horse drivers and on Saturday night at Western Fair Raceway he’ll compete in one of the richest races of his young career behind a horse he’s never driven before.
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October 14, 2009
Top of the Fair Filling Quickly
LONDON, ONTARIO . . . Western Fair Raceway would like to remind those attending the Forest City Yearling Sale and inaugural Forest City Pace on Saturday night who wish to dine in the Top Of The Fair to make their reservations soon.
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October 14, 2009
Cliff Penalagan Passes
LONDON, ONTARIO . . . .Long time London, Ontario horseman Cliff Penalagan passed away Sunday morning at the University Hospital. He was 76. A life long resident of London, Mr. Penalagan campaigned horses at Western Fair Raceway for several decades.
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October 13, 2009
$189,000 Forest City Final Field Set
LONDON, ONT. . . .The $189,000 inaugural edition of the Forest City Pace is set for Saturday night at Western Fair Raceway and will find locally owned To Helen Back leaving from the middle of the pack with Mike Saftic in the sulky.
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October 6, 2009
Stellar Distaff Field for Inaugural Forest City Pace
LONDON, ONTARIO . . . Eight exceptional older pacing mares, including two millionaires, will contest the $189,000 inaugural Forest City Pace on October 17 at Western Fair Raceway.
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October 2, 2009
Racing Returns to Western Fair
After a three month summer break, live racing returns to Western Fair Raceway in London, Ontario, this evening with exciting action on and off the half-mile track.
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September 28, 2009
Western Fair Raceway is opening a new season with a new voice in the broadcast booth.
Peter Kyte, a seasoned announcer will join Western Fair Raceway when the fall meet commences this Friday. |
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September 9, 2009
Spectators Encouraged to Wear RED
2009 Warriors’ Day Parade is the Largest and Most Colourful in Southwestern Ontario
The Western Fair Association will host the 58th annual Warriors’ Day Parade on Saturday, September 12, 2009. It is a proud tradition supported by the largest and most colourful gathering of veterans in southwestern Ontario and this year pays special recognition to the Ontario Provincial Police who are celebrating their 100th Anniversary.
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September 8, 2009
The 2009 Western Fair is bullfrogpowered
Toronto, August 27, 2009 — The Western Fair Association today announced that this year, as the midway shakes, rattles and rolls, the lights and music dazzle, the buildings hum and the food fries, the 134th Western Fair will be bullfrogpowered™ with 100 per cent low-impact renewable electricity. |
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July 10, 2009
“It’s a little bit country and a little bit circus and thrills” says Western Fair Association’s Corporate
Affairs Manager, Heather Blackwell, when asked about this year’s Grandstand line-up.
A mix of country favourites, a musical, aerial circus acts, thrill shows and rodeo romps, a great mix of
music and entertainment is promised for all ages at the 134th Western Fair. Tickets will go on sale
Saturday, August 1 at 10am for the 2009 Western Fair Grandstand, this September 11-20. |
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June 24, 2009
NEW SUMMER EVENT – July 8-12
Unique, fun-filled experiences are what the Western Fair Association is all about. So we are happy to shake-up the start of summer by introducing our latest event the SUNSHINE CARNIVAL - July 8-12.
Staying close to home for family fun, avoiding pricey, stressful, travel, has become a popular option for many in these economic times. With these same goals in mind the Sunshine Carnival was born, creating a great option for families looking closer to home, for summer fun. |
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April 6, 2009
The 52nd Annual Poultry Industry Conference and Exhibition returns to the Progress Building and West Annex, Western Fairgrounds
April 8 and 9, 2009.
Exhibition highlights:
Turkey Luncheon (sponsored by the Turkey Farmers of Ontario)
Wednesday, April 8 from 12 noon – 1:30 pm; cost $15
Egg and Chicken Luncheon
Thursday, April 9 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm; cost $15 |
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March 23, 2009
Western Fair Association Celebrates EARTH HOUR
At 8:30pm on Saturday 28 March, Western Fair Association will support Earth Hour.
Around the globe, city skylines will go dark for one hour as individuals, businesses and buildings turn off non-essential lighting.
Western Fair Association has been a leader in our community, pursuing greening, recycling and energy reduction initiatives since the early 1990s. WFA began energy controls and energy efficient lighting initiatives in 1998 through “energy performance contracting.” The Association, for quite awhile now, has collected its food area - fryer oils for reuse, manure from agricultural areas for local mushroom farms, and a cardboard recycling program implemented in 1990 is still going strong. |
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March 19, 2009
The 3rd annual London Auto Expo returns to the Western Fairgrounds, March 27-29 with hot rods, classics, custom machines, restored beauties and 2009 new cars all on display under one roof!
This year’s show will cover more than 100,000 square feet. Organizer and Western Fair Association Senior Sales Manager, Kris Dinel, is pleased with the line-up of exhibitors. “We will have local vehicles as well as cars from south-western Ontario, Michigan and New York, plus a few surprises that I think people are really going to enjoy.” |
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March 18, 2009
Junior Beef Expo
The Western Fair Association always looks for ways to promote agriculture. The Junior Beef EXPO is one of those ways and it’s extra-special because it is one of those events that gets kids involved in the business of raising cattle.
Open to all competitors 21 years of age and under as of January 1, 2009, the expo is a great opportunity for youth, because all prize money, for all sections of judging is scholarship based. |
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March 9, 2009
March Break Fun Begins at
Western Fair’s Family Funfest
Families ready to share some fun and laughs, as they usher in the much-loved March
Break, can’t wait to attend the 4th annual, three-day, FAMILY FUNFEST in the Western
Fair Agriplex.
This year’s FAMILY FUNFEST will be a three-day March Break boredom-buster -
March 14, 15 & 16. The entire family will enjoy a variety of FREE shows, plus indoor
rides, games and entertainment at London’s largest indoor kids’ carnival! |
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March 4, 2009
Welcome to the 71st edition of the Annual Western Fair Farm Show which is full of Farm Fresh Ideas for one and all. The event takes place next week, March 11, 12 &13 at the Western Fair Entertainment Centre. Show times are 10:00am - 8:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday and 10:00am-4:00pm on Friday. |
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February 25, 2009
Mr. Jack Davis, Chair of the Board of Governors, Western Fair Association, announced today the appointment of Hugh Mitchell as Chief Executive Officer of the Western Fair Association, effective March 1, 2009. Mitchell will replace current CEO Gary McRae, who will remain with the organization, for a short period, in an advisory capacity.
“The Board of Governors is pleased with the appointment of Hugh Mitchell to the role of CEO for the Western Fair Association,” said Jack Davis, Board Chair. “Our Board believes that Hugh is the ideal candidate to succeed Gary McRae. He is a leader with the energy, skills and experience an organization like the WFA needs to successfully position the Association for the future. ” |
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February 2, 2009
No matter how long and hard the winter, spring must follow and spring means green and green means golf! To honour the upcoming season, which can’t come soon enough, the Western Fair Entertainment Centre is pleased to bring Londoners the 15th annual London Golf & Travel Show to celebrate that fact that winter will end, and golf will return to the beautiful courses in and around south-western Ontario. |
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January 12, 2009
The London Wine and Food Show kicks off its 4thyear and the popularity of the event, exhibitor base and reputation in the industry continue to grow. |
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November 10, 2008
Western Fair’s Youth Talent finalist takes first place at National Youth Talent
Competition in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. |
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October 23, 2008
At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Western Fair Association, elections took place and the Association is happy to announce our newly elected officers and confirmed members within the following governing bodies. |
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October 23, 2008
Western Fair Association Board members and employees took time Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at the Fair’s AGM to honour a colleague who began working for the Association long before many of those currently working for the Fair were born. |
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October 16, 2008
Eleven women harness race drivers are slated to drive in two races tomorrow night at Western Fair Raceway. The women are participants in the Mildred Willams International Driving Series |
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September 30, 2008
Big Weekend Planned for Western Fair’s Agriplex
The first annual All Breeds Draft Horse Show will take place this weekend at the Western Fair Agriplex. The show, featuring Belgians, Clydesdales and Percherons provides the public with a rare opportunity to see these heavy horses in action.
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September 15, 2008
Live harness racing will return to Western Fair Raceway on Friday, October 3, 2008. On hiatus for the summer, the fall race card will feature races on Friday and Saturday nights with a new post time of 7:05 p.m. Monday and Tuesday afternoon race cards will start at 3:05 p.m., an hour earlier than usual. |
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September 4, 2008
The Western Fair Association will host the 57th annual Warriors’ Day Parade on Saturday, September 6, 2008. It is a proud tradition supported by the largest and most colourful gathering of veterans in southwestern Ontario. |
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Sept 3, 2008
The kids are back to school. Parents are juggling schedules and extra-curricular activities again. And the smell of cotton candy is in the air. That can only mean one thing…it’s Fair time!
Come Friday, the Western Fair will swing open its gates for the 133rd edition of the annual fun-for-all.
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June 18, 2008
WESTERN FAIR ANNOUNCES 2008 MCDONALD’S GRANDSTAND LINE-UP
“The best ten nights of entertainment in London and southwestern Ontario.” That’s how Western Fair Association’s Marketing and Annual Fair Manager, Dave Taylor, describes this year’s Grandstand line-up. |
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May 27, 2008
Western Fair Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with the North American Beef Congress (NABC).
“We look forward to collaborating with organizers of the North American Beef Congress in an effort to showcase the beef industry,” said Hugh Mitchell, Chief Operating Officer of Western Fair Association. |
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March 25, 2008
The 51st Annual Poultry Industry Conference and Exhibition returns to the Progress Building and West Annex, Western Fairgrounds April 9 and 10, 2008. As Canada’s foremost poultry show, it has a long-standing reputation for connecting poultry farmers with the industry’s leading suppliers, services and technologies. It is an important event for local poultry producers as it provides an invaluable opportunity to learn, network and gain a competitive edge in an increasingly demanding marketplace.
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March 19 , 2008
The 2nd annual London Auto Expo returns to the Western Fairgrounds, March 28-30 with more classics, more collectables and more chromed eye-candy for car enthusiasts!
This year’s show has expanded to cover more than 100,000 square feet. Organizer and Western Fair Association Senior Sales Manager Kris Dinel is pleased with the line-up of exhibitors and speakers. “We will have local vehicles as well as cars from Southwestern Ontario, Michigan, Ohio and Virginia, plus a few surprises that I think people are really going to enjoy.” |
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March 11 , 2008
For those eager to trade their snow shovel for golf clubs, the LONDON GOLF EXPO can’t come soon enough. Luckily, it’s this weekend. The 3-day LONDON GOLF EXPO will swing into the PROGRESS BUILDING, Western Fairgrounds this Friday through Sunday focusing on local retailers, pros and golf courses. |
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February 27, 2008
Can’t get to Vegas? Stay and play here!
Western Fair Association announced today that they will host a 2-week Wheel ‘n Deal Casino, March 3-16, 2008. The casino will be located on the second floor, Grandstand and will feature Blackjack, Hold ‘em Poker and a money wheel. |
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February 26, 2008
The 70th Annual Western Fair Farm Show, located on the Western Fairgrounds, will run Wednesday, March 5, 2008 and Thursday, March 6, 2008 – 10am to 8:30pm, and Friday, March 7, 2008 – 10am to 4pm. Admission is $10.00 and children 12 and under are FREE, when accompanied by an adult. |
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February 21, 2008
FAMILY FUN FEST returns to the Western Fair Agriplex and by popular demand, we’ve added an extra day! This year’s FAMILY FUN FEST will be a four-day March Break boredom-buster - March 8, 9, 10 & 11. The entire family will enjoy a variety of FREE shows, plus indoor rides, games and entertainment at London’s largest indoor kids’ carnival! |
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February 12, 2008
The LONDON GOLF EXPO will offer golfers of all ages and skill levels an interactive environment in which they can look, touch and learn about the game. Western Fair’s Senior Sales Manager, Kris Dinel, describes the show as a ‘virtual golf mall’. |
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January 17, 2008
Forest City Standardbred Sale and Western Fair Association announced today that they have entered into a partnership agreement to conduct a total of four Standardbred horse sales in 2008 at the London, Ontario facility known as the Agriplex. |
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January 4, 2008
It’s back! The London Wine & Food Show returns to the Western Fairgrounds for its third year. Growing in popularity, this year’s show promises to be a scrumptious showcase of upscale food, wine, beer and spirits, plus a diverse mix of related exhibitor. |
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Western Fair Association Marketing and Annual Fair Manager, Dave Taylor, has been elected to a 3-year term as a member of the Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitons (CAFE) Board of Directors. The announcement was made at the CAFE National Conference in Toronto November 17th.
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Western Fair Association General Manager and CEO, Gary McRae, was awarded the Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitions' highest honour. The prestigious Roll of Honour was presented to him at the CAFE convention in Toronto on November 17th.
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Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 the Western Fair Association will present the Alice Saddy Association of London, Ontario, with a new client services van. Funds for the purchase of this van were donated from the Western Fair’s Community Enhancement Fund. |
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The Western Fair Association has implemented a new recycling and waste management program within the fairgrounds. The annual Western Fair is the first real test of the new receptacle-based collection system for garbage and recycling |
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The Western Fair Association will be hosting the annual Warriors’ Day Parade on Saturday, September 8, 2007 beginning with march-off from Boyle Memorial Community Centre, Princess Avenue and Charlotte Street at 1115 hours. |
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The Carousel Room hosted a meeting last night to review the newly approved governance structure of the Western Fair Association and announce the slate of candidates that would fill the positions on the new Board of Governors and Fair Directors. Elections took place and the Association is happy to announce to the public our new officers and members within the following governing bodies. |
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“Western Fair is very excited to announce this year’s Grandstand line-up, there’s something for everyone,” said Dave Taylor, Manager of the annual event. The 2007 Western Fair brings great bands, country sensations and much-loved legends to London this September 7-16. Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 7, for the 2007 Western Fair Grandstand, sponsored by McDonalds. |
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After months of reviewing alternative models, surveying the Association's Membership, meeting with outside facilitators, conducting focus groups and consulting with management, board members, city officials and legal representatives, the Western Fair Association will role out a new Governance Model to its membership at 7:00pm in the Carousel Room, Tuesday, June 26, 2007. |
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Western Fair Association’s big, beautiful tree carving, and in carver Robin Wenzoski’s opinion the best tree creation London has seen to date was completed today and is located in beautiful Queen’s Park adjacent to the Western Fairgrounds just off of Dundas Street. |
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Why did the Western Fair Association venture into racing 45 years ago? “Several factors encouraged the Association to venture into a full-fledged racing program in 1961. |
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Visiting the Poultry Show is an excellent way for poultry farmers to remain up-to-date and competitive in an increasingly demanding business. |
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The first-ever 2007 London Auto Expo was not just a showcase of new cars and old cars, but a step towards a new family event in London. |
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The 1st Annual LONDON AUTO EXPO is almost here. This classic event, newly customized for car-enthusiasts, will provide interactive, educational and fun elements as well as a lot of eye-candy for car lovers! |
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The 69th Annual Western Fair Farm Show, located on the Western Fairgrounds runs – Wednesday, March 7, 2007 and Thursday, March 8, 2007 – 10am to 8:30pm, and Friday, March 9, 2007 – 10am to 4pm. Admission is $10.00 and children 12 and under are FREE, when accompanied by an adult. |
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It’s been cold lately, so why not heat up the March Break with something special.
BACK by popular demand - FAMILY FUN FEST returns to the Western Fair Agriplex and we know it will be many families TOP PICK for March Break Fun! This year’s three-day celebration, March 10, 11 & 12, from 9am-7pm, gives the entire family an opportunity to enjoy a number of FREE shows, plus indoor rides, games, and entertainment at Western Fair’s Family Fun Fest. |
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The Western Fair Association continues to add exciting new events and entertainment to its roster, as part of the Association’s renewed commitment to providing programming and events that meet the evolving needs of our customers and the community we serve. |
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The second London Wine and Food Show hits the city of London in 2-days and the excitement is building! Here is just a taste of some of the scrumptious excitement that awaits the savvy wine and food connoisseur or those that wish to be one. |
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The second year of the hot, new, London Wine and Food Show is about to hit the city with more wine, food, beer and spirits than before with a fantastic line-up of chefs, wine experts, cheese connoisseurs and show-floor surprises.
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